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THE LIT LIST: Issue No. 61

`ATrue:iconATrue: reports, March 14
TRAIN. COMPETE. LEAD.

This weekly newsletter focusses on promoting workshops, contests, and volunteer opportunities in the literature community. The goal is to help writers progress through various levels of writing skill until they feel they are ready to be a leader in the literature community.

THIS ISSUE FEATURES:

:bulletblue: Workshop from #BleedingHeartsPoetry, #ScribeSanctuary, and *Prose-R-Us.
:bulletblue: Contests from #Writers-of-Fiction, #WriterArt, #randomwriters-club, #Just-Imagine-It, #LooseLacesPoetry, #Authors-Club, and #WritersAreArtistsToo.
:bulletblue: Leadership opportunities with #Unconventional-Story, #LITplease, and #FantasyAuthorsGuild.

If you want to affiliate with The Lit List, please use this [link] which will lead people to the most recent issue. Thank you!

Simplyprose: February’s Submissions

*simplyprose:iconsimplyprose: reports, March 13
Responses to simplyprose's February prompts.

MythStash #1 - Meet the Mashers!

~skerd22:iconskerd22: reports, March 10
This is the first feature of many to come, all focused on showcasing our members' fiction creations. Each feature will have a theme to guide our selections.

The theme for MythStash #1 is: Meet the Mashers! We just started our humble group, and want to give our thanks to everyone who joined. We're here to help our members' stories find the readers they deserve.

Soundzine Issue #10 launch!

`apocathary:iconapocathary: reports, March 9
Soundzine has just launched its milestone tenth issue! We have new digs, a new theme for you all to write towards, and most important of all, some fantastic poetry, prose, and artwork for your eyes to devour! :D

Writing Challenge: What Will You Say?

*KneelingGlory:iconKneelingGlory: reports, March 9
A new writing challenge that asks "What will you say when asked why you never stopped _______________?" Entries open till March 23rd @ 11:59pm PST!

THE LIT LIST: Issue No. 60

`ATrue:iconATrue: reports, March 7
TRAIN. COMPETE. LEAD.

This weekly newsletter focusses on promoting workshops, contests, and volunteer opportunities in the literature community. The goal is to help writers progress through various levels of writing skill until they feel they are ready to be a leader in the literature community.

THIS ISSUE FEATURES:

:bulletblue: Workshops from #writeaway, #Writers-Workshop, *Prose-R-Us, #LITplease,
:bulletblue: Contests from `innocencedied2nite, :devwritetolive:, #AuthorsEscape & #WriterArt, #the-haiku-club, #Grammar-Nazi-United, and #Teen-Writers.
:bulletblue: Volunteer positions with #Critique-It, #Literary-Perceptions, #write-to-live, #Just-Imagine-It, #Adopt-A-Writer, and #distinctreference.
:bulletblue: The best of the new groups!

The Return of Suture Serials

=suture:iconsuture: reports, March 4
This is the story of the Nightwatchman. As an operational officer for the British SIS, he is about to embark on the most dangerous mission of his career. At home, his marriage is falling apart. As near to the brink as he's ever been, he can only confront the latter by raking over the details of old love affairs in his study, while his way of handling the former is a secret he must keep from both his enemies and his allies alike.

Nut Up or Shut Up: Springtime Error Massacre

=fallenidle:iconfallenidle: reports, March 2
Fix five old literature works this month, and get a free feature!

PPP: Prodigious Poetry and Prose #9

*bowie-loon123:iconbowie-loon123: reports, February 27
PPP is a daily series dedicated to featuring underappreciated literature! All work featured has less than thirty favourites. This is dedicated to giving writers the recognition they truly deserve and bringing literature to the front of this community! Each week six pieces will be featured in every article; three poetry, three prose. Simple!

PPP: Prodigious Poetry and Prose #8

*bowie-loon123:iconbowie-loon123: reports, February 26
PPP is a daily series dedicated to featuring underappreciated literature! All work featured has less than thirty favourites. This is dedicated to giving writers the recognition they truly deserve and bringing literature to the front of this community! Each week six pieces will be featured in every article; three poetry, three prose. Simple!

Literature News This Week

THE LIT LIST: Issue No. 61

`ATrue:iconATrue: reports, March 14
TRAIN. COMPETE. LEAD.

This weekly newsletter focusses on promoting workshops, contests, and volunteer opportunities in the literature community. The goal is to help writers progress through various levels of writing skill until they feel they are ready to be a leader in the literature community.

THIS ISSUE FEATURES:

:bulletblue: Workshop from #BleedingHeartsPoetry, #ScribeSanctuary, and *Prose-R-Us.
:bulletblue: Contests from #Writers-of-Fiction, #WriterArt, #randomwriters-club, #Just-Imagine-It, #LooseLacesPoetry, #Authors-Club, and #WritersAreArtistsToo.
:bulletblue: Leadership opportunities with #Unconventional-Story, #LITplease, and #FantasyAuthorsGuild.

If you want to affiliate with The Lit List, please use this [link] which will lead people to the most recent issue. Thank you!

Simplyprose: February’s Submissions

*simplyprose:iconsimplyprose: reports, March 13
Responses to simplyprose's February prompts.

Lost Literature - Issue 1

=li1121:iconli1121: reports, March 13
Our Lost Literature Series spotlights random deviations hand-picked from all across deviantArt in order to give worthy literature the recognition it deserves. Please support the group by :+favlove:'ing this news article!

PPP: Prodigious Poetry and Prose #11

*bowie-loon123:iconbowie-loon123: reports, March 14
PPP is a daily series dedicated to featuring underappreciated literature! All work featured has less than thirty favourites. This is dedicated to giving writers the recognition they truly deserve and bringing literature to the front of this community! Each week six pieces will be featured in every article; three poetry, three prose. Simple!

Challenging!

~YourAngelicRose:iconYourAngelicRose: reports, March 11
Challenge me to do whatever you want!

Amazing Alphabetic April

=kiwi-damnation:iconkiwi-damnation: reports, March 13
DFC comes out with another form challenge this time featuring Abcedarians, Absammydarians and Alphabrachic Verse. It's running from the first to the last day of April and it is going to be awesome :).

Tomorrow? Haiku Tuesday! Now with features!

=Clairabel:iconClairabel: reports, 2d 11h ago
Tomorrow is Tuesday - send me your weekly haikus!

Erotica Vs. Pornography

=Acid-Qeen:iconAcid-Qeen: reports, 1d 12h ago
Erotica Vs. Pornography

David Beckham's ankle immortalised by poet laureat

`Rushy:iconRushy: reports, 1d 17h ago
The poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy explains why she has penned a poem about David Beckham's ankle injury.

Comment For A Comment

=li1121:iconli1121: reports, March 13
Comment For A Comment activity for Bleeding Hearts Poetry.
1 comment   Literature News  Last +fav: ~3wyl

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LitWIP'S SHOWCASE PROJECT (repost)

=LitWIP:iconLitWIP: reports, December 15, 2009
To improve the visibility of the stories we host, we are going to offer a new service for both authors and readers, so that...

AUTHORS will get an opportunity to highlight their work and tickle the readers' curiosity

READERS will be able to get an idea of what they are going to read, and choose according to their tastes


:iconlitwip:'s Showcase Project

Astral Arcana by :icontemiel:

Fantasy/sci-fi

Last chapter posted:


In an alternate future 300 years from today, Earth's empire has expanded beyond the borders of Terra and across the galaxy with the help of arcane science that allows open-decked sailing ships in space. Astral Arcana is a universe of high-flying space pirates, fantasy creatures, aliens, undead cyborgs, technological swashbuckling, romance and adventure set against the shimmering backdrop of a far-flung galactic aether.

Potentially disturbing elements:
Mild language, mild violence and fight scenes, some sensually suggestive content.




The Long Road Home: The Exile Chronicles by :iconravingeagle:

Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Last chapter posted: 1

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This story follows a group of seven soldiers who have survived WWIII.
The world as they and we knew it is gone. The United States of America is no more.
Not only surrounded by ambitious warlords and marauding deserters, but by former fellow members of the US Armed Forces trying to get them to take sides in the civil war raging back in the US. They choose a side “Exiles” just want to go home… It is not an easy road. The real question being, is there really a home to go to?

Potentially disturbing elements:
Mature language, violence, war related violence; sensually suggestive content, substance use, some content may be considered ideology sensitive.
If this were a movie it would definitely have an "R" rating.





Fate's Delinquents by :iconmeasthenarrator:

Fantasy

Last chapter posted: 7
[Chapter 13 on authors site]

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Everyone has their flaws, but things clearly get out of hand when the paths of strangers begin to intertwine. Set in the world of Jisukian, three unlikely individuals come together in order to embark on a journey intended to bring about their salvation. They all have their own reasons for traveling together:

Jetice, the human that was turned into a demon, constantly fighting his demon desires of bloodshed.

Leviticus, the pious swordsman from another dimension, who believes that the path to paradise is within faith.

Giovanni, the lovable Lion-Tamarin test subject, driven by the desire to find those of his kind while questioning his significance within the group.

In order to save themselves, they must first save each other. Will this unlikely combination bring about the end of their journey? … Or will it spark an everlasting friendship.

Potentially disturbing elements:
Descriptive violence, strong language, ideologically sensitive, suggestive content





Life of a Superhero by :iconaroline:

Action

Last chapter posted: Prologue

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Our characters of this famous go through a sort of trouble since birth all the way to the present time. They face the demons of the New World Order, the police and any authority figure that stands in the way of forming an alliance for a better, peaceful world and for the country that ruined the peace.

Potentially disturbing elements:
Highly performance of violence, mild sexual scenes, explosions, mild language.





Pandemic by :icondarksideofart:

Last Chapter Posted: 3 (14 on authors site [link] )

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21 days. That's all it took for the V-Heran to lay waste to humanity. We are reduced to animals, infected or not. I had the misfortune of surviving the end of the world. But I'll be damned if I make it through the rest.

Potentially Disturbing Elements:
Violence, blood and gore, possibly disturbing imagery and language, strong language
Damn. This thing sure isn't PG. O-O





Raptor's Daughter: Deception's Dilemma by :iconcrystalen-designz:

Science Fiction (Star Trek Universe), Action/Adventure, Romance

Last chapter posted: 5 (8 on authors site)

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Taken from the warm sands of Vulcan, the Raptor's people have grown in war and fear. But not all of the Romulans are evil. This is story of one Raptor's Daughter, Ne'tal t'Lark. Ne'tal's life gives a glimpse into the shy Romulan people and the inner workings of the ruthless Tal Shiar. From lost to falling in love, Ne'tal's life will change drastically during the Reman uprising. Will you find out more about the Raptor's People from the one of their own.

Potentially disturbing elements:
Rated PG-13 for Space violence, hand to hand combat, brief sexual contact (Clothing stays on!), and Mention of Romulan Ale.





Destiny's Calling by :iconr2y7h:

Fantasy/Horror

Last Chapter Posted: Part3

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Lifted from the depths of Hell and brought to the Pearly Gates of a disintegrating "Heaven," a young girl embarks on a quest to restore balance to the world

Potentially Disturbing Elements:
Violence, death, minimal strong language and unsuitable imagery (of a non-sexual kind), alcohol and tobacco
Definitely not Pg, but definitely not R. XD





The Man Who Bears No Name by :icongods-a-lie-99:

General fiction

Last chapter posted: 2 (10 on authors page)

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A young man's journey into what he see's as his real home, despising his home here on Earth. He was mocked by his peers and gladly took his chance to come there, though unknowingly.

Potentially disturbing elements:
Mild language, vaguely descriptive violence (rarely)





Unlock by :iconadictedtobadguys56:

Romance/Angst

Last chapter posted: Skatter
(Chapter 9 on authors page)

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Skatter is a girl confident in her abilities, and who she is. Amberly is a quiet girl who reads books and hides in the library. When a simple element brings them together will the two be able to fall in love, and will the people around them follow their example?

Potentially disturbing elements:
This story will, in later chapters, contain gay and lesbian sex. There will be some hate crimes that take place. This story is not for homophobic people.





Matter: The Girl of Many Names by :iconmatterandenergy:

Science Fiction/Romance/Comedy/Action

Last chapter posted: 6

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Alex was an ordinary kid until the day a new girl showed up at his school. She brought an odd twist into his life. All sides of her!

Potentially disturbing elements:
Mild violence, kissing, stalking, perverts, and a bit of spilt blood and machine oil.





Black Tears by :iconlockelamora: and :iconspectralfairy:

Fantasy

Last chapter posted: 2

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Three hundred years in the past the Nine Gods disappeared, freeing the world both from their influence and from magic.

This is not so bad, really, but just when people start realizing it's for the better, a young necromancer arises: he has no power whatsoever, but there is no blood he wouldn't spill to regain his ancestors' magic.
He is going to free the dark god who could grant his wish, and he'll not waver in front of pirates nor of cannibals, not to mention undead people, gods gone mad and (more or less) innocent maidens.

Potentially disturbing elements:
Foul language, some violence.




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